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kneading

In ceramics, an essential step for the preparation of clay before working or firing. In kneading, the clay is cut, folded, squeezed, and worked until it is warm, soft, and easy to mould. The process also removes any air bubbles trapped in the clay, as these can cause the clay form to crack during firing.



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